Red Cedar Writing Project

Considering that the summer solstice was yesterday, today is a great day to share the National Writing Project’s “Watch the Sun Rise or Set” writing activity.

The prompt is simple: watch the sun rise or set and note down any feelings, words or thoughts inspired by this event. Embedded in the link are some example poems similarly sparked by the sun's beauty.

Watch the sun rise or set Watch the sun rise or set; what feelings, words or thoughts does this inspire in you? Poets over the centuries have written about the sun; use your feelings, words and thoughts to add to this colle…

We are halfway through the 2026 Fifa World Cup today! To celebrate, check out some of these great children's sports books that your students may be interested in!

15 Sporty Titles to Get Kids Excited for the World Cup Readers of all ages will devour these books about soccer (aka football or fútbol) to commemorate the upcoming (Men’s) FIFA World Cup Tournament, which starts June 11.

Fascinating article about spelling bee preparation strategies!

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation.

Check out this fantastic Wonder Walk writing activity from the National Writing Project!

Let’s Go On A Wonder Walk! Join Kim Douillard and her students as they take walks and wonder throughout their San Diego Area community. Be inspired to wonder Choose a place for wondering Pick an approach to supporting t…

Highlighting this recent article about Michigan's literacy crisis and the need for evidence-based reading strategies!

Solving Michigan's literacy crisis means investing proven strategies | Opinion For the first time in recent memory, there is broad bipartisan and cross sector momentum across Michigan to address early literacy challenges.

If you are interested in trying (or having your students try) a new note-taking method, check out this cool article about using black sticky notes and metallic markers!

Using Black Sticky Notes to Boost Students’ Comprehension of Literature This innovative note-taking framework keeps students engaged when they’re approaching a new literary or historical concept.

Some important news about book bans...

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the list The American Library Association says book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs. Efforts to remove titles have become more coordinated and politicized.

With the weather getting nicer outside, it is the perfect time to revisit some writing activities from the NWP's Awaken the Senses Write Out. Explore some different activities below!

Awaken the Senses Choice Board Visit the post for more.